The Judicial Officers of the Orange County Superior Court, as a result of recent racial and civil unrest in our nation, overwhelmingly approved this week the statement below, reaffirming the court’s obligation to treat all persons equally under the law: Read More Here

Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court will continue its reopening of Traffic case hearings as part of its on-going effort to restore services to the public, which were interrupted by the pandemic in March. The reopening process began on Aug. 10, 2020 and is being completed in three phases. Read More Here

Santa Ana, Calif. – Hon. Erick L. Larsh was elected Presiding Judge, and Hon. Maria D. Hernandez Assistant Presiding Judge in an uncontested election for the two top posts of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. Both Judge Larsh and Judge Hernandez will begin their two-year terms on January 1, 2021. Read More Here

Santa Ana, CA – Self-represented parties litigating Family Law matters can now also use an online tool to self-schedule in-person appointments at Lamoreaux Justice Center. Online appointment scheduling will be available for attorneys later this year. Read More Here

Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court has started processing pending traffic matters, as it continues efforts to re-establish court services, which were interrupted by the pandemic. Thus, the Court has started notifying defendants with outstanding traffic citations where the holds had been previously released. Read More Here

Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court has launched a mobile application that provides self-represented customers with access to the Self-Help Center and the Orange County Superior Court’s Self-Help Portal. Read More Here

Santa Ana, CA – Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Kirk Nakamura is this year’s Harmon G. Scoville Award recipient, the Orange County Bar Association announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. The prestigious award will be presented during a virtual OCBA Recognition Reception in October 2020. Read More Here

Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court created and is offering a weekly virtual workshop teaching self-represented members of the public the process to clear Probate Notes for Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Decedents’ Estate cases. Read More Here

Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court has implemented a new online service for traffic infractions and eligible criminal cases, on Friday, July 17, 2020. It is a fast, convenient, and secure way for a Court user to make payments or explore other case options from their smart phone or computer, even when the Court is closed. Read More Here

Stephen K. Tamura’s name will grace Orange County Superior Court’s West Justice Center to honor the late Judge’s legacy of groundbreaking successes and to serve as recognition of the contributions of Asian Americans to Orange County and the United States. Read More Here

Santa Ana, CA – Jury trials began once again as Orange County Superior Court initiated the process of reopening last week and a large number of prospective jurors heeded the call of duty and came to the Court to serve our community. Read More Here

For everyone's safety, our Court is adhering to strict cleaning procedures and social distancing protocols to support the health and wellness of the people we serve. Read More Here